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Maintenance Technician Fitter - Evening Shift

AbbVie
Westport, MO, Ireland
Posted October 15, 2026
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An experienced pharmaceutical/medical device fitter is required to carry out planned/unplanned maintenance across, aseptic manufacturing, filling and or packaging. You will work as part of a strong multi-disciplined team of Fitters, Electricians, Process and Mechatronic Engineers. We have a strong emphasis on identifying opportunities for improvements and efficiency. Our primary objective is the consistent supply of safe, first class product to our customers.

Responsibilities:

• Planned and Unplanned maintenance of mechanical Services, Plant and Equipment.

• Responsible for determining root cause of equipment issues and implementing solutions

• Support Machine and Equipment Effectiveness improvements.

• Identification and sourcing of all equipment spare parts.

• Assisting preventative maintenance by specialist vendors.

• Attendance during FAT / Commissioning of new plant and equipment.

• Assist in the performance of equipment qualifications.

• Support the setup of Preventative Routines for equipment.

• Support the Risk assessment of tasks and equipment.

• Communication of any concerns about work processes to Management.

• Resolve technical issues in an effective & timely manner to support operations.

• Support continuous improvement and process efficiency programs, i.e., MEP,OEE, OPEX, RCA, and productivity output for the BU.

• Provide information to the tracking and monitoring of the relevant KPIs for the Technical Team.

• Help support the BU during regulatory and compliance audits.

• Ensures all maintenance activities within the department are performed to the appropriate health and safety standards.

• Ability to trouble-shoot and correct technical issues, in an effective and timely manner, with a sense of urgency to minimize equipment downtime.

• Ability to determine the root cause of technical issues using proven problem-solving techniques.

• Ability to read, analyse, interpret technical data, and technical procedures.

• Ability to effectively present information and answer queries.

• Willingness and ability to collaborate with and influence other groups in a positive, team based environment.

• Flexible and willing to carry out overtime and Shift Work as necessary.

• Trade Certified Mechanical Qualification - MAMF essential.

• A minimum of 4 years’ maintenance and troubleshooting experience in a highly automated production environmentAseptic Filling Lines.Packaging operations, Automated Inspection Lines and Robotic Packing

• Clear understanding and experience of maintenance and troubleshooting of electrical, mechanical, instrumentation and automation systems.

• Good documentation skills.

• Ability to organize workload and work on own initiative.

• Experience in GMP or other regulated environment and knowledge of required safety standards.

• Strong ability to evaluate, diagnose and troubleshoot problems.

• Flexibility to respond to issues outside normal business hours.

• Ability to learn new and different technologies.

• Working knowledge of pharmaceutical/biotech industries or aseptic processing.

• The ability to interpret pneumatic and hydraulic schematics and mechanical specifications

• Experience in the maintenance of electromechanical manufacturing equipment

• Machining, and welding experience an advantage

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community.  Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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